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for every dollar that the u.s. fails to collect from taxes its owed, it has to borrow money to pay for its spending. it's not only paying for the people that, you know, fail to pay their taxes but also paying investors' interest and that come back to the taxpayer in future years. i found a study that 140ed that should sec west trace go through and not be fix the and should the irs have to lay off a few thousand enforcement employees, it's probably going to cost the government $45 bill dollars and that because of future interest will translate to about $33 in-householdnot in the future for americans. >> bill: this is insane. isn't it? when you think about it? i mean the impact of it. so, when tom coburn or some other -- -- or john boehner, or some other republican legislateor says they are exaggerating this is not that bad. this is not really going to hurt, it's just wrong? >> i think it really compends upon where you are looking. i think when you look at the i felt rs, i think a lot of people, even republicans, wil
for every dollar that the u.s. fails to collect from taxes its owed, it has to borrow money to pay for its spending. it's not only paying for the people that, you know, fail to pay their taxes but also paying investors' interest and that come back to the taxpayer in future years. i found a study that 140ed that should sec west trace go through and not be fix the and should the irs have to lay off a few thousand enforcement employees, it's probably going to cost the government $45 bill dollars...
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american airlines and u.s. air have merged to make the nation's largest airline and if that's not enough a whole gang of meteorites had a village in russia in the ural mountains. 400 people were injured. lots to talk about it. we will get to it lisa ferguson has it. >> hey, bill. good morning everyone. president obama will haveuse his visit to chicago to talk more about gun control. most of the speech will tackle his policy for helping the poor and middle class but today's trip brings into the neighborhood a 15-year-old hydia pendleton, the young woman murdered a week after performing at the president's inauguration. he will use his moment to put a spot line on gun violence despite tough gun laws chicago has seen a recent explosion of violence under rom emmanuel. it makes today's trip particularly poignant. city leaders are publically hailing the visit. some worry it will be a grand gesture without leading to more legislation. obama is walking a fine line between getting gun laws throughges and appeasing gun ad
american airlines and u.s. air have merged to make the nation's largest airline and if that's not enough a whole gang of meteorites had a village in russia in the ural mountains. 400 people were injured. lots to talk about it. we will get to it lisa ferguson has it. >> hey, bill. good morning everyone. president obama will haveuse his visit to chicago to talk more about gun control. most of the speech will tackle his policy for helping the poor and middle class but today's trip brings...
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it says, who makes the decision is, quote, an informed, high-level official of the u.s. government, which doesn't tell us much. who is that? is that the secretary of defense? is it the cia director? is it the national security advisor? is it the president of the united states? the vice president? we don't know. so this topic really dominated the briefing yesterday. jay carney insisted on every level, we are doing the right thing. >> we have acknowledged to the united states that sometimes we use remotely piloted aircraft to conduct targeted al-qaeda terrorists in order to present attacks on the united states and save american lives. we couple conduct those strikes because they are necessary to mitigate ongoing threats t and save american lives. these strikes are legal. they are ethical and they are wise. >> legal, ethical and wise and jay carney says here is the legal authority we are talking about. >> also takes his responsibility in conducting the war against al-qaeda as authorized by congress in a way that is fully consistent with our constitution and all of the appli
it says, who makes the decision is, quote, an informed, high-level official of the u.s. government, which doesn't tell us much. who is that? is that the secretary of defense? is it the cia director? is it the national security advisor? is it the president of the united states? the vice president? we don't know. so this topic really dominated the briefing yesterday. jay carney insisted on every level, we are doing the right thing. >> we have acknowledged to the united states that sometimes...
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this story, reuters reporting that the u.s. banking industry in 2012 recorded the highest earnings since 2006. their earnings -- this is banking industry -- up 19.3%? >> right. >> bill: over last year. i mean obama economics is working. what's going on? >> you have a problem? something against bankers? get with the program, bill >> bill: this is another sign that recovery is moving. right? >> look. here is what we all have been saying for a long time. we rebuilt the same banking system, a banking system that is enormously adept at making profits for itself. we are all for profits but we have also been saying the same structural problems that permit the banking system to do extraordinarily house was listed with the rest of the country doesn't do well remain. here is the thing. bloomberg, harolddly -- this isn't "the nation," some left-wing group. bloomberg media calculated that the subsidy we give to the too big to fail banks each year, $83,000,000,000. where does that come from? because we guarantee their debt. they doughty nee
this story, reuters reporting that the u.s. banking industry in 2012 recorded the highest earnings since 2006. their earnings -- this is banking industry -- up 19.3%? >> right. >> bill: over last year. i mean obama economics is working. what's going on? >> you have a problem? something against bankers? get with the program, bill >> bill: this is another sign that recovery is moving. right? >> look. here is what we all have been saying for a long time. we rebuilt...
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announced yesterday the u.s. postal service will cease saturday mail delivery except for packages beginning in august. he says it will save $2,000,000,000 a year. you can't blame the postal service for trying to cut costs. their problem is not a lack of customers. their problem is the congress which has put all kind of impossible burdens on them, including the need to fund future health benefits
announced yesterday the u.s. postal service will cease saturday mail delivery except for packages beginning in august. he says it will save $2,000,000,000 a year. you can't blame the postal service for trying to cut costs. their problem is not a lack of customers. their problem is the congress which has put all kind of impossible burdens on them, including the need to fund future health benefits
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white house officials are looking to/the u.s. nuclear force by about a third saying we can make some pretty radical reductions and and save a lot of money without compromising american security. gun safety will also play a big role in tomorrow's address, about 30 house democrats are bringing victims of gun violence as their guest as part of the push for new legislation. the first lady will have her own guests as well. but those names are still under wraps. those seats are the most coveted of the state of the union. the white house uses them to send a message about what the president thinks are the most important issues for his upcoming term. more bill press coming up after the break. stay with us. the bar harbor bake is really worth trying. [ male announcer ] get more during red lobster's lobsterfest. with the year's largest selection of mouth-watering lobster entrees. like our delicious lobster lover's dream, featuring two kinds of succulent lobster tails. or our savory, new grilled maine lobster and lobster tacos. it's back, bu
white house officials are looking to/the u.s. nuclear force by about a third saying we can make some pretty radical reductions and and save a lot of money without compromising american security. gun safety will also play a big role in tomorrow's address, about 30 house democrats are bringing victims of gun violence as their guest as part of the push for new legislation. the first lady will have her own guests as well. but those names are still under wraps. those seats are the most coveted of...
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how about the u.s. reaction. has this been any effort by the u.s. government to help not building the wall in the middle of your village? >> it was built for a long time. they started in 2005. my village started the struggle and resisting in 2005. the only change is that we got part of the land. but the wall is still on our village land. and occupation is still on our land. it's not just my village but it's different towns and different villages in the west bank. you see it going inside the towns. >> cenk: i think when people find out the details they get a better sense of the injustice happening there. thank you for sharing that story with us. we really appreciate you coming on "the young turks." >> thank you, thank you very much. >> cenk: thank you. when we come back we've got the issue of the cabinet appointments of president obama. are they a little too cooperate corporate and we'll discuss this one from walmart. >> he helped us to oversee one one of our largest banks. >> most of our most successful and environmentally conscious companies. comme
how about the u.s. reaction. has this been any effort by the u.s. government to help not building the wall in the middle of your village? >> it was built for a long time. they started in 2005. my village started the struggle and resisting in 2005. the only change is that we got part of the land. but the wall is still on our village land. and occupation is still on our land. it's not just my village but it's different towns and different villages in the west bank. you see it going inside...
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u.s. assist ship. if your spouse is killed in war prime next of kin qualification. so you will not be the first one told and you won't be told all the details of the death of your loved one. education benefits from the g.i. bill and reassignment expenses if your spouse is reassigned. i want to bring in an expert marine captain matthew phelps, and apparently he proposed to his partner at the white house eventually. first of all, welcome to the "the young turks." we appreciate you coming on. >> thanks so much. >> cenk: no problem. really? at the white house? how did that go down? >> well actually it's a story very much like any other. 2012 prior to the reception at the white house. he accepted and we happening to going back to the white house for the holiday tour on the six month anniversary of that night and it seemed like the logical time to do it. we meant for it to be a private night but folks snapped pictures and the rest was history. >> cenk: i did it in a garden, and i was proud of it. you one-upped me on that one. it was a pretty good story. there are still tr
u.s. assist ship. if your spouse is killed in war prime next of kin qualification. so you will not be the first one told and you won't be told all the details of the death of your loved one. education benefits from the g.i. bill and reassignment expenses if your spouse is reassigned. i want to bring in an expert marine captain matthew phelps, and apparently he proposed to his partner at the white house eventually. first of all, welcome to the "the young turks." we appreciate you...
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i'm just a few miles away from the u.s./mexico border right now. >> bill: on the issue of guest workers, you know, there is some concern that these people are coming here and taking jobs away from americans. how do you respond to that? >> well, first of all certainly americans should get the jobs, number one. number two, i would tell you my father was a migrant worker. he worked in the fields. hot sun. working very hard. i represent you know, san antonio, laredo but i represent a lot of rural areas. some of the farmers have advertised $14 an hour to work and they can't get anybody because it is hard work. my father and mother did that for many years. the jobs that americans still want to take, that's what we're look at doing. >> bill: yeah. i must say coming from california, i never saw lines of native -- american citizens lined up to pick the strawberries hunched over all day in the fields around monterey california, for example. so i know you're right on about that. so do you think this will -- this will happen this year
i'm just a few miles away from the u.s./mexico border right now. >> bill: on the issue of guest workers, you know, there is some concern that these people are coming here and taking jobs away from americans. how do you respond to that? >> well, first of all certainly americans should get the jobs, number one. number two, i would tell you my father was a migrant worker. he worked in the fields. hot sun. working very hard. i represent you know, san antonio, laredo but i represent a...
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no u.s. taxes. the earns which are 15 billion a year, they paid in u.s. taxes. their ceo last year got a $90 million bonus for his operations. >> $90 million bonus? what? >> efforts to tax them have not been very successful. the way the cruise line works is they lobby extensively. heavy lobby and play ports off one against another. >> i want to say hello to donna from cab bin john maryland outside of d.c. >> hi. how are you? >> what's your question? >> i know martha. i am with green earth travel. how are you? >> fine, thanks. >> anyway i wanted to ask your opinion on the small cruise ships, those 100 passenger cruise ships. >> that's a great question. i was hoping bill would ask it. i am glad you did. >> thank you, donna. >> callers are often smarter than bill. >> yes. we call those pocket cruisers, anything under about 200 passengers and they can be far lessen vicive. they tend to spend more time on land have naturalist guides or cultural guides. they stepped to be more of an educational experience. they are not just shopping trips. they can really be, you know
no u.s. taxes. the earns which are 15 billion a year, they paid in u.s. taxes. their ceo last year got a $90 million bonus for his operations. >> $90 million bonus? what? >> efforts to tax them have not been very successful. the way the cruise line works is they lobby extensively. heavy lobby and play ports off one against another. >> i want to say hello to donna from cab bin john maryland outside of d.c. >> hi. how are you? >> what's your question? >> i know...
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you should first offer those positions to people who are here in the u.s. if they don't want those jobs fine. bring people in, but make sure that they are certain care of, you abide by the rules and crack down on those bad employers that are going to, you know, just abuse these people. >> it looks like this could be the year when the planets align to do something finally about immigration reform in a comprehensive way. what has to be part of that? how much can we expect to get through this congress with bi-partisan support? former secretary of labor hilda solis in studio with us, your calls, 866-55-press. also, about the job numbers, what it means to you and your family. give us a call. we continue the conversation on today's "full-court press." >> heard around the country and seen on current tv this is "the bill press show." >>and the best part is that current will let me say anything. what the hell were they thinking? you know who is coming on to me now? you know the kind of guys that do reverse mortgage commercials? those types are coming on to me all th
you should first offer those positions to people who are here in the u.s. if they don't want those jobs fine. bring people in, but make sure that they are certain care of, you abide by the rules and crack down on those bad employers that are going to, you know, just abuse these people. >> it looks like this could be the year when the planets align to do something finally about immigration reform in a comprehensive way. what has to be part of that? how much can we expect to get through...
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in the years following 9-11, the u.s. quietly moved terror suspects to secret prisons overseas where they were often tortured. it is a process known as extraordinary rendition. the osf data is the first wholesale public report on this top secret program and finds 54 nations either hosted c.i.a. black sites interrogated or tortured u.s. prisoners or otherwise took part in extraordinary rendition. the bush administration widely expanded the program after september 11th and it had been heavily criticized and condemned in the years since. when president obama came to office, his administration relied on diplomatic assurances that other countries were not torturing u.s. prisoners. but the osf report finds the decision offered no accountability and only helped continue the program. two more things, senators have signed on to repealing maryland's death penalty. john haskell and ronald young both democrats are supporting a bill abolishing capital punishment. democratic governor martin o'malley is backing the measure as well and t
in the years following 9-11, the u.s. quietly moved terror suspects to secret prisons overseas where they were often tortured. it is a process known as extraordinary rendition. the osf data is the first wholesale public report on this top secret program and finds 54 nations either hosted c.i.a. black sites interrogated or tortured u.s. prisoners or otherwise took part in extraordinary rendition. the bush administration widely expanded the program after september 11th and it had been heavily...
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former u.s. surgeon general, c edward coop has passed away. he served until '89 and as a former smoker he became a strong anti-smoking advocate launching a campaign in 1984 to try to get the country smoke free. he was not one to shy away from a conversation about safe sex. since it has been about 600 years since a pope has resigned the vatican having to answer some questions about what comes next. the vatican saying today that pope benedict the 16th will become an amaretus pope and will still wear his white robe. some cardinals are concerned about the confusion which may emerge having both a new pope and a retired pope living within the vatican walls and sharing a secretary. but the spokesman says these decisions are all being very well thought out. the pope will hold his final public audience tomorrow. some comical words by nancy pelosi today, addressing house speakers john boehner's assertion. she says that the republicans aren't just kicking the can down the road it's more like they are nudging the potato across the table with their noses.
former u.s. surgeon general, c edward coop has passed away. he served until '89 and as a former smoker he became a strong anti-smoking advocate launching a campaign in 1984 to try to get the country smoke free. he was not one to shy away from a conversation about safe sex. since it has been about 600 years since a pope has resigned the vatican having to answer some questions about what comes next. the vatican saying today that pope benedict the 16th will become an amaretus pope and will still...
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the to see you this morning, a.nd >> they are talking a lot about u.s. air-american merger for quite some time. they tell us here at the number that they are inching closer to form the world's biggest carrier. something could be hammered out week. do keep in mind that the deal be -- could still apart. in the meantime, allied financial is gearing up to repay the garment all of its bailout money. this year, -- the government all of its bailout money. speaking of autos, say you are for a new car. general motors is lowering the chevy malibu. the average price was cut by about $450. this is all part of an effort for the malibu to compete with better-selling mid-sized sedans like the toyota camry. more coming up in the next hour. live at blumberg had in quarters in new york. >> that is quite a distinction. thank you so much. it is 4:37 right now. it is 36 degrees. >> a huge reward has now been offered for information leading est and conviction of a former lapd officer wanted for murder. testill have the la >> a live look out of the capital. it is hard to see,
the to see you this morning, a.nd >> they are talking a lot about u.s. air-american merger for quite some time. they tell us here at the number that they are inching closer to form the world's biggest carrier. something could be hammered out week. do keep in mind that the deal be -- could still apart. in the meantime, allied financial is gearing up to repay the garment all of its bailout money. this year, -- the government all of its bailout money. speaking of autos, say you are for a new...
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what can regular citizens, ordinary citizens, do to strengthen and uphold the u.s. justice system? >> i think maybe that is the seminal question as to why we are gathered here today and why we are talking about this issue. lawyers alone will never accomplish that. judges have the worst. they're not supposed to be out there asking for money for other court systems. the average citizen has to demand the attention of the courts. sandra day o'connor has one of the best statement. in every society, there have to be a safe place. in a democracy, that is a place that is the courts. we have to have the average citizen talking about how they want to preserve that save space in our society and talk to their legislatures, because there is a view among legislators, not all of them, but many, that the courts are another agency. it is not another agency. it is a co-equal branch of government but is necessary to protect our fundamental liberty, and to be such a branch, it needs adequate funding. when they say we have an economic crisis, we do have an economic crisis. there is no question about th
what can regular citizens, ordinary citizens, do to strengthen and uphold the u.s. justice system? >> i think maybe that is the seminal question as to why we are gathered here today and why we are talking about this issue. lawyers alone will never accomplish that. judges have the worst. they're not supposed to be out there asking for money for other court systems. the average citizen has to demand the attention of the courts. sandra day o'connor has one of the best statement. in every...
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. -- in modern u.s. history. we could expect a floor vote probably on thursday. he will get at least 57 votes we know for sure. i'm expecting some were in the mid-60s. i think a number of republicans will vote for him. maybe even john mccain who has not yet announced. >> bill: inhoff has said, senator inhoff that he might and lindsey graham said the same thing. put a hold on the nomination. even if it clears the committee. >> yes. >> bill: i'm a little embarrassed. i don't know how a hold works to this point. if you get 60 votes, you can override a filibuster. >> yes. >> bill: can you override a hold? >> a hold is a courtesy. it is a tradition. the majority leader will respect a senator's request. >> bill: for how long? >> well, that's -- how much respect do you have? [ laughter ] >> bill: james inhofe and lindsey graham deserve no respect. they don't show any respect for the institution. >> it is pretty clear that harry reid and the senate majority leader -- the leader in the senate wants to push this v
. -- in modern u.s. history. we could expect a floor vote probably on thursday. he will get at least 57 votes we know for sure. i'm expecting some were in the mid-60s. i think a number of republicans will vote for him. maybe even john mccain who has not yet announced. >> bill: inhoff has said, senator inhoff that he might and lindsey graham said the same thing. put a hold on the nomination. even if it clears the committee. >> yes. >> bill: i'm a little embarrassed. i don't...
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he says u.s. leaders need to address issues such as parenting, mental illness as well as laws on firearms when discussing ways to reduce gun violence. and things of that nature, i'm guessing. [ applause ] >> stephanie: and other sorts of things. all right. little bit more fun stack before we go. >> yea. what? >> man rescued after head gets stuck in public trash can in scotland. >> i hate when that happens. [ ♪ "world news tonight" ♪ ] >> bury your head. >> stephanie: our entire show is about dumb things on the internet. a man in scotland has become internet's sensation as he was photographed with his head lodged in a public trash can. it took 40 minutes to free the man. one bystander said he was screaming and shouts for help. most people stood around laughing and taking pictures. >> they're scottish. they do that there. they don't help. they laugh. [ applause ] >> stephanie: that is now -- the advent of the iphone, it has made us more insensitive. i'll help but i've got to get a picture of thi
he says u.s. leaders need to address issues such as parenting, mental illness as well as laws on firearms when discussing ways to reduce gun violence. and things of that nature, i'm guessing. [ applause ] >> stephanie: and other sorts of things. all right. little bit more fun stack before we go. >> yea. what? >> man rescued after head gets stuck in public trash can in scotland. >> i hate when that happens. [ ♪ "world news tonight" ♪ ] >> bury your...
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a u.s. constitutional right for same-sex marriage -- >> bill: in which case, the state constitutions would be invalidated. >> would be invalidate and more or less overturned, i don't know if that's the technical term or whatever but basically, that would grant same-sex marriage rights nationwide. they could also do a very narrow ruling. they could say -- on that proposition 8 case and say well, this still just applies -- we're going to uphold what they found in the ninth circuit and this just applies in california. and so it's more narrow or they could actually -- they could actually overturn that ruling, too. and then say you know, proposition 8 was actually a legal -- >> bill: and the people of california have a right to -- >> take away rights. i have a hard time -- i'm no lawyer but i have a hard time believing they would find that. but a lot of people think that they might try to thread this needle where they -- you know, go sort of narrow on proposition 8. it leaves -- california marria
a u.s. constitutional right for same-sex marriage -- >> bill: in which case, the state constitutions would be invalidated. >> would be invalidate and more or less overturned, i don't know if that's the technical term or whatever but basically, that would grant same-sex marriage rights nationwide. they could also do a very narrow ruling. they could say -- on that proposition 8 case and say well, this still just applies -- we're going to uphold what they found in the ninth circuit and...
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the u.s. postal service® no business too small. >> you are watching abc 7 news at 11:00, on your side. >> the countdown to mardi gras took on a violent turn in new orleans. those were gunshots that you heard their on crowded bourbon street as people gathered to mark the weekend before fat tuesday. a witness to the shooting tapes the incident and handed it to police. four people were injured. three are out of the hospital tonight. investigators say an argument preceded the shooting. they are still looking for three men they say were involved. the people are dead after a helicopter crash in los angeles during a film shoot. it happened around 4:00 this morning at a ranch. police say the ranch was being used as a location for a reality tv show. they are looking into the cause of the crash. >> the family of joe paterno says that the university rushed to judgment in the jerry sandusky sex abuse case. they released a report performed by a former attorney general -- he said the report diversity repor
the u.s. postal service® no business too small. >> you are watching abc 7 news at 11:00, on your side. >> the countdown to mardi gras took on a violent turn in new orleans. those were gunshots that you heard their on crowded bourbon street as people gathered to mark the weekend before fat tuesday. a witness to the shooting tapes the incident and handed it to police. four people were injured. three are out of the hospital tonight. investigators say an argument preceded the shooting....
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good so much of u.s. foreign policy has to do with what have you done for me lately or what can you do for me down the road. with that in mind, what does he need do for us -- what does haiti do for us? >> there has been a long time when we do not want a lot of haitians in southern florida. in early days haiti controlled an important slice of water, which gave naval access to the caribbean, so that mattered a lot in the old days and for military matters with latin america, but what can they do for us in the future? they cannot be unstable. also, there is a lot of business investment in haiti, and now haiti is being opened to mining interests, both canadian and u.s. mining interest. there is a huge amount of gold and silver and copper to be found underneath the surface, but people have not come in before because haitians will not allow them to come in on on fair terms, but those will be changed, and now mining companies can explore wherever they want. tavis: you talk about these organizations. have the ngos
good so much of u.s. foreign policy has to do with what have you done for me lately or what can you do for me down the road. with that in mind, what does he need do for us -- what does haiti do for us? >> there has been a long time when we do not want a lot of haitians in southern florida. in early days haiti controlled an important slice of water, which gave naval access to the caribbean, so that mattered a lot in the old days and for military matters with latin america, but what can...
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. >> reporter: gotten word that two u.s. troops wounded in suicide bombing in kandahar. they know the city is still under attack but the members of elite squadron known don't wais second, in a specially equipped helicopter. >> it's you were be urban opes. >> reporter: they are winging into danger to save the americans. they find a landing site and with a trail helo providing cover from above the injured are loaded. as they take off they are already performing triage but it is tough to dress slal nhrapnel you're flying emergency wound is under fire. the helicopter drops flares to avoid potential heat-seeking missiles and sprints back to base to delifrt injured into an awaiting ambulance. just another day at the office them, they work under the humble motto "that others may live." they're a special breed, trained paramedics, highly skilled warrior,able to find their way in and out to rescue a wounded souldi soldier under any chchbs. >> it's worth it to risk your life to save another life, it's worths worth it to help get that guy home. >> reporter: this captain is in his f
. >> reporter: gotten word that two u.s. troops wounded in suicide bombing in kandahar. they know the city is still under attack but the members of elite squadron known don't wais second, in a specially equipped helicopter. >> it's you were be urban opes. >> reporter: they are winging into danger to save the americans. they find a landing site and with a trail helo providing cover from above the injured are loaded. as they take off they are already performing triage but it is...
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of course, the government, the u.s. government does that as well. what's different about china is the scope. like in our report, the 141 victims, we're just a small company. 300 people. and yet we had visibility and 141 vices across the 20 -- victims across the 20 industries. literally thousands of thousands of files of drawings and plans and r&d research leaving these companies. we don't and nor do any of our allies that we know of, hack for the benefit of our economy or for the benefit of the industries within our countries. >> bill: president obama -- i remember -- and bob you -- first year in office, john harwood from cnbc was interviewing him. he said what keeps you up at night. what's the one problem that maybe you hadn't anticipated keeps you up. he said cyber security. i went whoa. i never heard anybody use that word before. so he's been on this and aware of this for a long time. i don't know, dan but the president did put forth a program or a plan or some executive action early on to deal with this. has that had any impact, dan? >> we've se
of course, the government, the u.s. government does that as well. what's different about china is the scope. like in our report, the 141 victims, we're just a small company. 300 people. and yet we had visibility and 141 vices across the 20 -- victims across the 20 industries. literally thousands of thousands of files of drawings and plans and r&d research leaving these companies. we don't and nor do any of our allies that we know of, hack for the benefit of our economy or for the benefit of...
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and that the administration does not need to admit when it targets a u.s. citizen during a drone strike. republican rep mike lee is outraged saying any time the government executes a citizen it is a serious issue. and that congress should have a full accounting of her decision even if ultimately it's kept classified. hillary clinton will start giving paid speeches later this year according to an exclusive report from politico. the harry walker agency is representing clinton and she's likely to pull in six figures for each appearance. putting her among the best paid speakers in the history of the circuit. but clinton will give some speeches for free depending on the cause and will sometimes donate the money to charity. >>> and british petroleum is headed to court next week in a new case of liability over the deep water horizon spill. bp has already agreed to pay more than $30 billion in fines settlements and cleanup costs. next week's trial will wrap together hundreds of claims against bp to determine how much additional money the company has to pay accordin
and that the administration does not need to admit when it targets a u.s. citizen during a drone strike. republican rep mike lee is outraged saying any time the government executes a citizen it is a serious issue. and that congress should have a full accounting of her decision even if ultimately it's kept classified. hillary clinton will start giving paid speeches later this year according to an exclusive report from politico. the harry walker agency is representing clinton and she's likely to...
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fighting hunger in the u.s. as we work together, we can stamp hunger out. >> and by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. tavis: anthony edwards currently stars in the new drama "zero hour." this is his first series since starring as martin green in the hit series, er. he is currently involved in making a documentary about the challenges faced by military vets as they integrate into society. let's take a look at a scene ."om "zero hour >> you have been acting different. please just talk to us. >> i saw something, something i cannot explain. the guy looked like you? >> he did not look like me. he looked exactly like me. >> that does not make any sense. >> there has to be a rational explanation. >> don't you want to know him? ?ho he was pronounce >> if i focus on that now i will drop the ball. >> then send me. i will get it. >> one condition. you tell them exactly nothing about where i am going. tavis: how you think about my efforts to describe the show? >> that is a scene. they have
fighting hunger in the u.s. as we work together, we can stamp hunger out. >> and by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. tavis: anthony edwards currently stars in the new drama "zero hour." this is his first series since starring as martin green in the hit series, er. he is currently involved in making a documentary about the challenges faced by military vets as they integrate into society. let's take a look at a scene ."om "zero hour...
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if migrant workers become u.s. citizens, they'll leave the low-paying jobs at farms and restaurants. one of the areas of concern in the immigration forum is whether business and labor can both get on board on a proposal for future flow. but this is where republicans are going to get pressured by business. they always say they're the only party that's good for business. it will be interesting to see how that plays out. all right. kevin in d.c. you're on "the stephanie miller show." hi committee. >> caller: good morning, lovely stephanie. please forgive me but i couldn't resist when you play that the song i saw your boobs from the oscars last night i couldn't pop it out it stuck in my brain, i touched your boobs. >> stephanie: i motorboated you. right. >> you motorboated him? >> stephanie: yeah, in d.c. you remember -- >> he motorboated you? >> stephanie: all right kevin, go ahead. >> caller: i don't care. as long as i got! [ laughter ] >> caller: this is a plea to everyone to please -- in the midterms, please come o
if migrant workers become u.s. citizens, they'll leave the low-paying jobs at farms and restaurants. one of the areas of concern in the immigration forum is whether business and labor can both get on board on a proposal for future flow. but this is where republicans are going to get pressured by business. they always say they're the only party that's good for business. it will be interesting to see how that plays out. all right. kevin in d.c. you're on "the stephanie miller show." hi...
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the u.s. relies on them too much. >> the drone is the only weapon that really frightened insurgents. it is ineffective. we cannot possibly kill these people one at a time and expect to come out on top. >> they are clearly not invincible. iranian tv has shown these pictures that come from a u.s. surveillance drone they captured two years ago. it's interesting timing. >> with me here in the studio is a former adviser to president obama's special up is that it to afghanistan and pakistan. you understand this area of the world very closely. how important is this to the national security? >> it has killed a number of al qaeda leaders but it has not decimated the organization completely. it has pushed them to move into other areas of the middle east. also, at a very high political cost. it does cause an enormous amount of anger in pakistan which has helped to spread extremism. the pakistan is feel that this has encouraged attacks on civilians. >> the drone program has been stepped up a lot by the ob
the u.s. relies on them too much. >> the drone is the only weapon that really frightened insurgents. it is ineffective. we cannot possibly kill these people one at a time and expect to come out on top. >> they are clearly not invincible. iranian tv has shown these pictures that come from a u.s. surveillance drone they captured two years ago. it's interesting timing. >> with me here in the studio is a former adviser to president obama's special up is that it to afghanistan and...
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walmart committed $2 billion to fighting hunger in the u.s. as we work together, we can stamp hunger out. >> and by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. tavis: i am sure none of us has to be reminded just how much twitter, facebook, and instagram an old email as transform our lives. in a new text called "citizenville," gavin newsom looks at how it can help break through gridlock and ensure that everyone in this country as a seat at the decision making. good to have you on. >> thanks. tavis: first of all, congratulations on your wife's recent spirit award. >> yes, she just one of the spirit award, and then they are nominated for their documentary called "the invisible war," which is about raved in the military. understanding some of the complexities. even if only 10 percent of this film is right, as i told my wife, we should stop and own up to it. leon panetta weighed in on this, and hopefully others will. it goes to the frustration. this is frankly one of the reasons why i wrote this book. i am so disinterested a
walmart committed $2 billion to fighting hunger in the u.s. as we work together, we can stamp hunger out. >> and by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. tavis: i am sure none of us has to be reminded just how much twitter, facebook, and instagram an old email as transform our lives. in a new text called "citizenville," gavin newsom looks at how it can help break through gridlock and ensure that everyone in this country as a seat at the decision...
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states on the u.s./mexico border may be the first places to suffer from cartel violence. by no means are they the last. all of the latin-american drug gangs to fight on through on your way to work, he says guns would help that. >> bill: this is why you need an ar-15 in every house in columbus ohio. >> after hurricane sandy we saw the hellish world that the gun prohibitions see. looters ran wild. there was no food, water or electricity. if you wanted to walk several miles to get supplies, you better get back before dark or you might not get home at all. it is the most paranoid thing i have ever read. it is crazy! >> bill: he is certifiably insane. >> we'll tweet out a link. >> bill: i can't believe the nra doesn't recognize that. every time they put him out in front, they lose ground. >> he's not helping. >> bill: alex, that gets back to the issue of ticking through some of the things -- the main ideas in the president's state of the union address very, very passionate ending talking about gun violence and gun safety and his proposal saying gun violence -- hard to argue wi
states on the u.s./mexico border may be the first places to suffer from cartel violence. by no means are they the last. all of the latin-american drug gangs to fight on through on your way to work, he says guns would help that. >> bill: this is why you need an ar-15 in every house in columbus ohio. >> after hurricane sandy we saw the hellish world that the gun prohibitions see. looters ran wild. there was no food, water or electricity. if you wanted to walk several miles to get...
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first time i won for the u.s. house of representatives was 1980. ronald reagan carried north dakota in a huge landslide. so people were on the republican side of the ticket voting for ronald reagan, came back over in large part, voted for me. i won with 57% that year. north dakotans are ticket splitters. they take a look at the candidate much more so than the party. although i must admit only two presidential candidates, two democratic presidential candidates in 100 years have gotten the votes of north dakota. they traditionally vote republican for president. but other than that, they're very choosy and they want someone they can trust someone they like and heidi heitkamp ran a great campaign. she will be a terrific senator. >> bill: you have been out of the senate now for two years. among other things, you're writing novels. and you have another one coming out. you've been working with a bipartisan policy center, particularly on the energy issue. and releasing your recommendations yesterday. to the congress and the president. what are you suggesti
first time i won for the u.s. house of representatives was 1980. ronald reagan carried north dakota in a huge landslide. so people were on the republican side of the ticket voting for ronald reagan, came back over in large part, voted for me. i won with 57% that year. north dakotans are ticket splitters. they take a look at the candidate much more so than the party. although i must admit only two presidential candidates, two democratic presidential candidates in 100 years have gotten the votes...
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the u.s. anti doping agent ski set today as the day to -- agency set today as the day to testify. armstrong's attorney said his client is only interested in talking to an international tribunal. >>> a mother in new york is facing charges because of the birthday party she threw for her 16-year-old son. she hired strippers to entertain her son and friends at a bowling alley in november. the intimate dances were performed in front of boys as young as 13. the mother is charged with endangering the welfare of a child. >>> the search is on for the owner of a winning mega millions lottery ticket bought here in maryland. where it was sold and more on the excitement surrounding the mystery winner. >> reporter: somewhere in maryland, someone is sitting on a mega million jackpot ticket worth $26 million. this gas station is where it was sold. >> i was shocked. i didn't know it was here. >> i have never been to one of the places that sold anything quite like this. >> reporter: some regulars are wishing they had taken a gamble sooner. >> i was thinking this week $26 million maybe i should buy
the u.s. anti doping agent ski set today as the day to -- agency set today as the day to testify. armstrong's attorney said his client is only interested in talking to an international tribunal. >>> a mother in new york is facing charges because of the birthday party she threw for her 16-year-old son. she hired strippers to entertain her son and friends at a bowling alley in november. the intimate dances were performed in front of boys as young as 13. the mother is charged with...
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walmart committed $2 billion to fighting hunger in the u.s. as we work together, we can stamp hunger out. >> and by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. >> with a new pope about to be chosen in rome and the church under severe criticism for its handling of sexual-abuse cases, what is the path forward for the more than 77 million american catholics? a professor of theological ethics at loyola marymount university, raised catholic, dr. gina messina-dysert. deeply engaged in the ongoing debate about the future of catholicism in america. professor, good to have you on this program. >> thank you so much. tavis: let me start with the obvious. many of us, even those of us who are not catholic, this has not happened in 600 years, so it has not happened in our lifetimes, that we have had an ex-pope. >> certainly, this is a significant historical event. this is the first pope to step down in 600 years and one of only 10 in the entire history of the catholic church. people are really curious what this means. will it is ring
walmart committed $2 billion to fighting hunger in the u.s. as we work together, we can stamp hunger out. >> and by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. >> with a new pope about to be chosen in rome and the church under severe criticism for its handling of sexual-abuse cases, what is the path forward for the more than 77 million american catholics? a professor of theological ethics at loyola marymount university, raised catholic, dr. gina...
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that's half of the u.s. force there. >> after a decade of grinding war, our brave men and women in uniform are coming home. >> and tonight the senator mark rubio responded saying president obama's plans would be worse not better for small businesses and the middle class. >>> a hartford county school employee is accused of having sex with 15-year-old boy while she was a teaching assistant. investigators say they had sex in her car and the boy's driveway. a number of nude pictures were sent between miller and the victim. >>> a pasadena family is distraught after their pet goats were mauled to death in their pain. the killers were a pair of dogs and one of them is still running loose tonight. >> reporter: there are still photographs of smokine joe and billie jean but that's all that's left of the pets. they were killed inside their pen in this pasadena neighborhood. >> i saw what i thought was a wolf over top of my goat. >> reporter: she called her neighbor for help and he brought a gun. >> it looked like he wa
that's half of the u.s. force there. >> after a decade of grinding war, our brave men and women in uniform are coming home. >> and tonight the senator mark rubio responded saying president obama's plans would be worse not better for small businesses and the middle class. >>> a hartford county school employee is accused of having sex with 15-year-old boy while she was a teaching assistant. investigators say they had sex in her car and the boy's driveway. a number of nude...
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pure russian chandon a fraud or is this a real story it's real why no u.s. or brit coverage to which i responded i don't know what's more ridiculous you asking whether this is a fake story or actually thinking the us corporate media covers real news on a more positive note jason gold writes call you on who got more straight answers in the first episode that i watched than the entire last year of cable and i'm not going to use the word news. but perhaps the most humbling feedback of all was from an actress and talent extraordinary at rosario dawson on twitter who said thank you for providing us folks with a real new thank you. rosario karine about real news it gives me so much hope to see high profile celebrities like you voiced support for controversial troops and thank all of you once again for writing and for watching much love. well if you like what you see so far head to our youtube channel youtube dot com watching breaking the set be sure to subscribe so you don't miss a single episode all of our interview segments have doubt if you want to have those s
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the u.s. postal service®, no business too small. you are watching abc 7 news 11:00, on your side. president obama will be giving the state of the union budget cutsuesday. could have a particular impact the community. calling on congress to come up with a short term solution to the problem. they use the fiscal cliff as an example. gabrielle giffords will be appearing. she was replaced last year. she will be listening to what the president has to say on gun violence. everyone else. d.c. residents got some free advice on how to prepare their satreturns today. residents tax expertsrtified and filed their taxes. >> have it done for free. save mor doe dollars. just making them aware of what credits they are eligible for. she has held organize this yearly event. lots of residents walk knowing they have save money. the lunar calendar has begun. [gong] with that, china and most asian countries marked the occasion today. it is now the year of the snake. >> looks almost like times square there. they had fireworks. it scares away the evil spirits. >> still here. >> we got off lucky. i wish we
the u.s. postal service®, no business too small. you are watching abc 7 news 11:00, on your side. president obama will be giving the state of the union budget cutsuesday. could have a particular impact the community. calling on congress to come up with a short term solution to the problem. they use the fiscal cliff as an example. gabrielle giffords will be appearing. she was replaced last year. she will be listening to what the president has to say on gun violence. everyone else. d.c....
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. >> and now to the memo that shows the u.s. government's role for when drone attacks can be launched to kill american citizens. the justice department that the government does not need evidence that a specific attack is imminent. more lenient standards then publicly known for drug -- drone attacks. here is steve kingston. and under what exact circumstances will the u.s. government authorized the killing of an american citizen abroad? but the answers are here. it is a 16-page memo written by the lawyers of the justice department, as requested by congress. it is a document that is not strictly classified, but it was not meant to become public. what these lawyers do here is justified is targeted killing of american citizens who have worked with or parts of al qaeda and expense various groups. that is the justification if they pose a an immense threat to america. it provides a very elastic definition of what is an imminent threat. you do not need to know this is a bit of who, what, where, and when of a particular plot against ameri
. >> and now to the memo that shows the u.s. government's role for when drone attacks can be launched to kill american citizens. the justice department that the government does not need evidence that a specific attack is imminent. more lenient standards then publicly known for drug -- drone attacks. here is steve kingston. and under what exact circumstances will the u.s. government authorized the killing of an american citizen abroad? but the answers are here. it is a 16-page memo written...
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the u.s. postmaster general urged congress yesterday not to force mail on saturday calls senators quote the postal service is losing $25 million a day. >> time warner is reportedly in talks to sell "people," in style to the meredith corporation. >>> microsoft's bill gates is teaming up for world hunger. >>> j.b. power and associates says lexus, porsche and lincoln are the 2013 most dependable vehicles. >>> they sell 00 million roses and another 100 million to it on valentine's day week. >>> if you're looking for a romantic getaway, these are trip advice areas top five picking. napa valley's bard da season know, hawaii, new mexico's innerof the five. >>> and history making. original works from one of the first known african-american writers. plus if you're a packrat or hoarder, this story is for you. and a skier with a wildly exciting back flip. we'll have the story. you're watching "early today." >>> welcome back. now to some other stories that caught our eye this morning. in texas packrats be
the u.s. postmaster general urged congress yesterday not to force mail on saturday calls senators quote the postal service is losing $25 million a day. >> time warner is reportedly in talks to sell "people," in style to the meredith corporation. >>> microsoft's bill gates is teaming up for world hunger. >>> j.b. power and associates says lexus, porsche and lincoln are the 2013 most dependable vehicles. >>> they sell 00 million roses and another 100...
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we the u.s. government now intercepts more than one point seven billion messages a day from american citizens one point seven billion that's even that's telephone calls it's other forms of communication capacity at one point seven billion we've got this apparatus set up now with hundreds and hundreds of thousands of people over a million people with top security clearances they've created this kind of nightmarish state they said in one nine hundred eighty four kind of state in many ways we say well if i was an iceberg i have a million clearances one million top security top security every number you know which we are living in a fishbowl and i think the sad part is that kids the younger people. there used to . say well you know and it's true i mean how can we follow the law as everybody but the truth is that we're all ultimately watching ourselves is it or well you know. it's may not be oppressive on the surface but you know horowitz we have to have certain we there's no place there's no. there's
we the u.s. government now intercepts more than one point seven billion messages a day from american citizens one point seven billion that's even that's telephone calls it's other forms of communication capacity at one point seven billion we've got this apparatus set up now with hundreds and hundreds of thousands of people over a million people with top security clearances they've created this kind of nightmarish state they said in one nine hundred eighty four kind of state in many ways we say...
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new york is the most densely populated city in the u.s. and over 40 million tourists visit the city every year. the 1.3 billion gallons of water required every day are delivered by a system of extraordinary scale and complex engineering. man: water is essential to the economic viability of new york city. reliable infrastructure and reliable delivery of water is a must. you have to reinvest in the infrastructure every single minute to keep it current.
new york is the most densely populated city in the u.s. and over 40 million tourists visit the city every year. the 1.3 billion gallons of water required every day are delivered by a system of extraordinary scale and complex engineering. man: water is essential to the economic viability of new york city. reliable infrastructure and reliable delivery of water is a must. you have to reinvest in the infrastructure every single minute to keep it current.
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new york is the most densely populated city in the u.s. and over 40 million tourists visit the city every year. the 1.3 billion gallons of water required every day are delivered by a system of extraordinary scale
new york is the most densely populated city in the u.s. and over 40 million tourists visit the city every year. the 1.3 billion gallons of water required every day are delivered by a system of extraordinary scale